SENAI in Johor is set to be a world-class airport city and a major transport hub in the region, thanks to the development taking shape at the Senai International Airport.
The development of a unique lifestyle mall, called the Aero Mall, offering the latest in urbane shopping and entertainment activities, was announced last month by Senai Airport Services Sdn Bhd (SATS).
Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Abdul Ghani Othman officiated at the ground-breaking ceremony of Aero Mall on May 27.
Witnessed by the SATS' chief executive officer Datuk Mohd Sidik Shaik Osman, chairman Datuk Ismail Yusof and a host of other dignitaries and guests, Abdul Ghani also unveiled the state-of-the-art design of Aero Mall.
Designed by Hintan Architects, the mall will be constructed by Malaysia's premier construction group, IJM Corporation Berhad, and is targeted to be completed by December 2009 and open for business in 2010.
The impressive single-storey triangular structure with a central concourse area will be flanked by thematically designed retail and F&B outlets covering a total retail space of 83,375 sq ft.
It will have an external facade that reflects the high tech standards of the aviation industry.
It will be complemented by a beautifully-landscaped spacious piazza for vibrant outdoor lifestyle activities, service suites and secured basement parking.
Abdul Ghani said that Senai International Airport is located in Iskandar Malaysia, one of the nation's strategic development zones.
He said Aero Mall, annexed to the airport, would create a prestigious landmark that would transform Senai and its surrounding area into a world-class airport city, set to be one of the region's major transport hubs.
The new interchange between Senai town and the airport, scheduled to be completed by 2010, will also ensure smooth traffic flow to Senai International Airport.
"The Aero Mall is a natural extension of Senai International Airport's current services to better serve our valued customers and business partners. With more than 45 major multinational manufacturers and almost 40,000 people working and living within a 2km radius from the airport, there is an urgent need for a lifestyle focal point to serve the rapidly expanding Senai commercial, industrial and residential hub," said Mohd Sidik.
